English, 05.11.2020 04:20 kony345p

Read this excerpt from a short story. The Vegas were visiting New Orleans for the first time and marveling at the Mardi Gras preparations that were unfolding throughout the city. People were decorating balconies, restaurants were hanging banners, and the atmosphere was festive. Leaving their hotel, the Vegas' children were wide-eyed with excitement, and a kind passerby waved to attract their attention.

“My krewe is handin’ out dabloons in the Quarter on St. Ann. You oughta get you some,” he said.

“Thank you,” the kids replied, and they turned to their parents with eyebrows raised, wondering if they would allow it.

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People were decorating balconies, restaurants were hanging banners, and the atmosphere was festive.
Leaving their hotel, the Vegas' children were wide-eyed with excitement, and a kind passerby waved to attract their attention.
“My krewe is handin’ out dabloons in the Quarter on St. Ann. You oughta get you some,” he said.
“Thank you,” the kids replied, and they turned to their parents with eyebrows raised, wondering if they would allow it.

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